EP 237 – Is Australia Building the Future of Global Insurance? – Simone Dossetor – CEO of InsurTech Australia

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Michael Waitze worked in Global Finance for more than 20 years, employed by firms like Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, primarily in Tokyo.  Michael lived and worked in Tokyo from February 1990 until December 2011.  Michael always maintained a particular focus on how technology could be used to make businesses more efficient and to drive P/L growth. Michael is a leader in the digital media space, building one of the biggest and fastest-growing podcast listener bases in the region.  His AsiaTechPodcast.com show has listeners in more than 170 countries and his company, Michael Waitze Media produces some of Asia’s most popular podcasts.

Simone am an experienced Executive leader who has spent my career in the financial services and consulting industry. My recent roles have focused on developing and transforming businesses to be fit for an increasingly competitive future. After studying law, Simone spent eight years as a management consulting working in Australia and the UK. I have experience across a broad range of roles and functions including Claims, Information Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy and Project Management. Simone is passionate about creating value in everything we do and continuing to look for ways to improve, learn and develop. Transparency and collaboration are foundations for how I work day to day, build and lead teams and businesses. Simone has a keen interest in strategy and innovation and believe there is much improvement in how we can better meet and respond to future customer needs. Simone is a working mum who enjoys the challenges that a busy professional and family life entails, whether that is travel, new experiences or just getting through the day.

Australia’s InsurTech scene is a hotbed for innovation. Simone Dossetor, CEO of InsurTech Australia, sheds light on why the country’s collaborative culture and global outlook make it an ideal place for InsurTech startups to thrive. With a single national regulatory framework, InsurTechs can efficiently scale and test new ideas in a manageable environment before expanding globally. Add to this Australia’s diversity—fueled by international talent from its renowned universities—and the result is a dynamic ecosystem that fosters creativity and cross-border collaborations.

While Australia serves as a perfect launchpad for innovative solutions, the road to scaling globally demands a strong commercial lens and strategic partnerships. With InsurTech Australia acting as a connector between startups and industry giants, the ecosystem not only accelerates innovation but also addresses challenges like integrating emerging technologies and expanding into untapped sectors like climate tech and health tech.

The future of Australia’a InsurTech ecosystem lies in its ability to expand into adjacent sectors like climate tech, property tech, and health tech, leveraging innovation to meet evolving challenges. With a growing focus on efficiency and value chain improvements, Australia’s streamlined regulatory framework, diverse talent pool, and robust infrastructure make it an ideal testing ground for new products and ideas, which can then be scaled and adapted for global markets.

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